The weather here is ...

Wednesday, 4 February 2009

View taken from the top of the street by the Old Bakery, looking to the Old Smithy

My church

View of the church where 'D' and I were married, children baptised and first hubs buried

View opposite the school

Well, poor old Betsy isn't fairing (sp?) to well at the minute

We made it through the snow and the ice on Monday to the office; finished early and took 'P' to the hospital for his scan. Then off we went to drop 'P' and 'El' off at 'El's' house before navigating downhill in Betsy the Barge (v.old estate, rear wheel, automatic 2 tonner).

She did well, bless her! However, Tuesday morning saw 'D' off to London with work. He had to leave early - well on the way when I called him to tell him of the joys we were having back at the ranch with Betsy. To cut a long story, relatively short, after de-icing the locks, we all tropped into the car, key in the ignition and .......... nothing! Key wouldn't move.

Now I guess at this point you are wondering if the steering lock was on? Cheeky! No, it wasn't. Squirts of WD40 netted nothing. Luckily, a friend 'V' was passing in her car, taking the twins to school and she kindly took 'E' and 'L' up for me.

Several more tries and I gave in and called the cab company. 10 minutes late for work and £15 quid lighter of pocket, I arrived at the office to be asked by my Head of Service if I had decided to go 'part time'! Cheeky blighter. I think he had forgotten that I lived the furthest away (bar 1 other) and had got in the day before.

Anyway, the photos that you will see on today's blog are ones that I took on the way back from dropping 'E' and 'L' at school this morning. Not in the office today because I'm studying.

Met with the architect last night and discussed the more detailed plans of the house redevelopment, it should look lovely if (no, be positive) ..... when it gets done.

Will try to post again soon but with 'E's birthday this weekend, I probably won't get the opportunity. Really looking forward to Saturday - hope 'E' is pleased with her presents.

I took the picture above from my car in logjam again! No surprises there. Bleddy snow - I can't stand the stuff.

Monday, when it all came down I was due to take 'P' to the hospital for a scan. Thankfully, all was well and no damage there - so back for more blood tests and other tests for him. At least we can rule out liver/kidneys so that is good.

I don't mind the snow if I'm looking out at it, or even driving in it - not a problem - the problem comes when I have to walk on the bleddy stuff. Bambi - yes I know a bit old and only two legs - but Bambi nonetheless!

Another view from my office is this one of the old Wolverhampton GPO Exchange, nestled down the alley between the Civic Hall and the new BT offices constructed in the 1970's. I love the little dovecote that you can only just see (in this shot with a snow covered roof beneath it).